Overland Storage SnapServer 620 Configuration And Hardware Options Manual

Configuration and

Hardware Options Guide

GuardianOS v6.0

For GuardianOS-powered SnapServers

and Expansion Arrays

www.overlandstorage.com

10400274-001

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Contents

Preface ......................................................................................v

How to Use This Guide ...........................................................................v

Hardware Components...................................................................... v

Software Components........................................................................ v

Product Descriptions ..............................................................................vi

GuardianOS Software Specifications .....................................................vii

Chapter 1 SnapServer and Expansion Array Hardware Components.....................1

Safety Precautions ................................................................................. 2

Basic Hardware Shipped with GuardianOS SnapServers .................... 3

Basic Hardware To Be Acquired from Third-Party Vendors .................. 5

Optional Expansion Cards and Cables .............................................. 7

SnapServer Hardware Checklists ............................................................ 9

SnapServer 110 Hardware Checklist ............................................... 10

SnapServer 210 Hardware Checklist ............................................... 11

SnapServer 410 Hardware Checklist ............................................... 12

SnapServer 510 Hardware Checklist ............................................... 13

SnapServer 520 Hardware Checklist ............................................... 14

SnapServer 550 Hardware Checklist ............................................... 15

SnapServer 620 Hardware Checklist ............................................... 16

SnapServer 650 Hardware Checklist ............................................... 17

SnapServer NAS N2000 Hardware Checklist................................... 18

SnapServer 4200 Hardware Checklist ............................................. 19

SnapServer 4500 Hardware Checklist ............................................. 20

SnapServer 18000 Hardware Checklist ........................................... 21

SnapServer EXP E2000 Hardware Checklist ..................................... 22

Snap Expansion S50 Hardware Checklist......................................... 23

Snap Disk 10 Hardware Checklist ................................................... 24

Snap Disk 30SA Hardware Checklist ............................................... 25

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Chapter 2 SnapServer Storage Configuration .................................................... 27

Determining Capacity ..........................................................................27

Changing the Default Storage Configuration..........................................28

Storage Configuration Examples...................................................... 28

Configuring Email Notification, Task Scheduling, and Security ................31

Configuring Email Notification......................................................... 31

Scheduling Data Protection Tasks ..................................................... 31

Configuring Share and Folder Security............................................. 32

Unicode ......................................................................................... 34

Migrating Data to the SnapServer .........................................................34

Using the Data Migration Utility ....................................................... 35

Setting Up a Data Migration Job...................................................... 35

Chapter 3 Optional Backup Software ................................................................ 37

Integrated Backup Solutions..................................................................37

Integrated Backup Options ...................................................................38

SnapServer Backup Solutions Feature Comparison Chart .......................39

Obtaining Licenses for Optional Software Components...........................40

Chapter 4 SnapServer and Expansion Array Hardware Specifications ................ 41

SnapServer 110 Specifications ........................................................ 42

SnapServer 210 Specifications ........................................................ 43

SnapServer 410 Specifications ........................................................ 44

SnapServer 500/600 Series Specifications....................................... 45

SnapServer NAS N2000 Specifications............................................ 46

SnapServer 4200/4500 Specifications ............................................ 47

SnapServer18000 Specifications ..................................................... 48

SnapServer EXP E2000 Specifications .............................................. 49

Snap Expansion S50 Specifications.................................................. 50

Snap Disk 10 Specifications ............................................................ 51

Snap Disk 30SA Specifications ........................................................ 52

Configuration and Hardware Options Guide v

Preface

How to Use This Guide

This guide provides information and assistance to system or network

administrators preparing for the installation of a SnapServer storage system on

their network. Every network topology is different, and every administrator works

with different goals and resources. Using this guide, administrators can determine

what additional hardware components or software packages and licenses to acquire

before the server arrives.

Hardware Components

SnapServers come with the hardware required to install the server into an EIA-

compliant rack (if applicable), as well as the cables required to connect the server to

a power source and to an Ethernet network. Other hardware required for a basic

installation, such as Ethernet switches, racks, and UPS devices, must be supplied by

the administrator from third-party vendors.

Some advanced configurations involving expansion arrays or direct-attached tape

backup may require the separate purchase of SAS, SCSI, or FC-HBA cards from an

authorized Overland Storage reseller. The hardware checklists in this guide show

the required and optional hardware components available for each SnapServer

model.

Software Components

SnapServers also come with native support for partner-vendor software packages

that enhance or extend the functionality and security of SnapServers. These

packages include antivirus, backup, and administrative software. Some of these

software components are simply provided as part of your SnapServer purchase;

others perform at baseline functionality that can be upgraded as necessary; and

some require the purchase of a license to become operational. SnapServers are also

compatible with a number of widely-used third-party backup solutions.

This guide briefly describes these software packages and provides information on

licensing or upgrade procedures. For full descriptions and specifications, see the

SnapServer, partner-vendor, or third-party vendor Web sites as appropriate.

Product Descriptions

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Product Descriptions

SnapServers provide a cost-effective, low-maintenance network block and file

sharing solution that supports simultaneous access by Windows, UNIX/Linux,

Macintosh, HTTP/HTTPS, and FTP clients. All GuardianOS SnapServers come

with one or two Gigabit Ethernet (GbE) ports, CA eTrust Antivirus, and BakBone

NetVault backup software preinstalled (subject to licensing on some platforms),

and support for third party backup agents.

Model Description

SnapServer 110 SnapServer 110 is a desktop file server, with one

disk drive and four USB ports.

SnapServer 210 SnapServer 210 is a desktop file server, with two

disk drives and four USB ports.

SnapServer 410 SnapServer 410 is a 1U departmental file server,

with four redundant, hot-swappable ATA disk drives,

and four USB ports

SnapServer 500/600 Series SnapServer 520, 620, and 650 are 1U departmental

file servers with:

• 4 redundant, hot-swappable SATA disk drives

(520 and 620 models) or SAS disk drives (650

model).

• Dual power supplies (650 model)

• Dual core (620 and 650 models)

• Dual processor (650 model)

• Expandable by attaching multiple Snap

Expansion S50 expansion arrays (520, 620, and

650 models).

GuardianOS Software Specifications

Preface vii

GuardianOS Software Specifications

These specifications apply to all SnapServers and expansion arrays running the

most recent version of GuardianOS.

SnapServer NAS N2000 The SnapServer NAS N2000 is a 2U departmental

file server with:

• 12 redundant hotswappable SATA disk drives

• Dual power supplies

• Quad core processor

• Expandable by attaching multiple SnapServer

EXP E2000 expansion arrays

SnapServer EXP E2000 Expansion

Array

The SnapServer EXP E2000 is a 2U expansion

array with 12 hot-swappable SATA disk drives that

adds capacity to the SnapServer NAS N2000. Up to

five E2000s can be added to a single N2000.

Snap Expansion S50 The Snap Expansion S50 is a 2U expansion array

with 12 hot-swappable SAS or SATA disk drives that

adds capacity to the SnapServer 520, 550, 620,

650, 4500, or 18000.

Note Up to seven S50s can be added to the

SnapServer 520, 550 , 620, 650, and 18000. Up to

three S50s can be added to the SnapServer 4500.

Model Description

Feature Specification

Network Transport Protocols TCP/IP

UDP/IP

AppleTalk

Network Block Protocols iSCSI

Network File Protocols Microsoft Networking (CIFS/SMB)

UNIX Network File System (NFS) 2.0/3.0/4.0

AppleTalk Filing Protocol (AFP) 2.0

Hypertext Transfer Protocol (HTTP/HTTPS)

File Transport Protocol (FTP/FTPS)

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Network Client Types Microsoft Windows 95/98/ME/NT 4/2000/XP/2003/2008/

Vista/7

Macintosh Systems OS 9.x,10.x

Sun Solaris 9.x, 10.x

HP-UX 11

AIX 5.3

Red Hat Linux 9.0

Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) 3.x, 4.x

Red Hat Fedora Core 4.x +

SuSE Pro 9.x, 10.x

SuSE Linux Enterprise Server (SLES) 8.x, 9.x, 10.x

Server Emulation Windows NT4/2000/2003/2008

AppleShare 6.0

Network File System (NFS) 2/3/4

Windows Print Server

IPP Print Server

Network Security CA eTrust Antivirus software

Microsoft Active Directory Service (ADS) (member

server)

Windows NT Domain (member server)

UNIX Network Information Service (NIS)

NFSv4 RPCSEC GSS (Kerberos)

File and Folder Access Control List (ACL) Security for

Users and Groups

Secure Sockets Layer (SSL v2/3) 128-bit Encryption

Target Challenge Handshake Authentication Protocol

(CHAP) for iSCSI

SMTP Authentication and support for email encryption

(STARTTLS and TLS/SSL encryption protocols)

Feature Specification

GuardianOS Software Specifications

Preface ix

System Management Browser-based Administration Tool for remote system

administration

SnapCLI command line interface for volume system

deployments

SnapServer Manager utility (platform independent)

SSH command line interface

Data Migration utility for transporting data from legacy

servers to a SnapServer

SNMP (MIB II and Host Resource MIB)

User disk quotas for Windows, UNIX/Linux, Mac, FTP

Group disk quotas for UNIX/Linux

Environmental monitoring

E-mail event notification and SNMP trap notification

RAID Options RAID 0 (drive striping): Large virtual drive with data

striped across all drives of the array to provide maximum

performance with no loss in usable capacity. Does not

provide data protection.

RAID 1 (drive mirroring): One or more drives duplicate

one drive for maximum data protection.

Note Available only on systems with two or more drives.

RAID 5 (drive striping with parity): For each array, the

size of one drive is reserved for parity. Provides good

performance and space utilization with one-drive fault

tolerance.

Note Available only on systems with four or more drives.

RAID 6 (drive striping with two parity drives): Like a

RAID 5 except that two drives are used for parity rather

than one. Provides good performance and reasonable

space utilization with two-drive fault tolerance.

Note Available only on systems with four or more drives.

RAID 10 (striped mirroring): A combination of RAID 0

and RAID 1. Provides high performance and fault

tolerance.

Note Available only on systems with four or more drives.

Global or local hot spare support

Instant Capacity Expansion (ICE): Logically groups

RAIDs for dynamic online scalability.

Feature Specification

GuardianOS Software Specifications

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Data Protection Snapshots for immediate or scheduled point-in-time

images of the file system

Local Backup with BakBone Netvault Workgroup Edition

Network Backup with Symantec NetBackup/Backup

Exec, CA BrightStor ARCserve, EMC Legato NetWorker,

or BakBone NetVault

APC-brand Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS) with

USB connectivity or Network Management Cards for

graceful system shutdown

DHCP Support Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) for automatic

assignment of IP addresses

Feature Specification

Configuration and Hardware Options Guide 1

Chapter 1

SnapServer and Expansion

Array Hardware Components

All rack-mountable SnapServers and expansion arrays come with the cables and

hardware required to install them into a rack and connect them to the network or

other SnapServer storage products. Customers supply the rack, Ethernet switches,

UPS devices, and any backup devices such as a tape library.

The performance and functionality of the SnapServer can be enhanced through the

installation of additional hardware components. A SCSI card can be installed in the

SnapServer 410, 510, 620, N2000, 4200, and 4500 for attaching tape backup devices.

Additional RAM can also be installed to the SnapServer 510, 520, 550, 620, 650.

N2000, 4200, and 4500. Your SnapServer 520, 620, N2000, 4200, 4500, and 18000’s

capacity can be increased through the installation of an expansion array controller

card and the attachment of one or more expansion arrays (SAS cards come pre-

installed in your SnapServer 550, 650, and N2000). If your SnapServer EXP E2000 or

Snap Expansion S50 expansion array came with less than the maximum number of

drives, it can be upgraded to increase available capacity. The number of Ethernet

ports on the SnapServer 520, 550, 620, and 650 can be increased to four with the

installation of the Ethernet PCI adapter. The SnapServer NAS N2000 can increase

the number of Ethernet ports to six.

• Use only internal hardware components qualified by Overland Storage —

Overland Storage strongly recommends that you use only qualified components

from authorized Overland Storage resellers. Qualified means that Overland

Storage technicians have tested and verified that the component operates

properly with the SnapServer and other network components. Failure to use

qualified components may seriously impact data availability, could potentially

lead to data loss and corruption, and will void your warranty.

• Standardize on a single vendor for external hardware components — Not only

will standardization on a single vendor minimize the chance of unforeseen

interoperability failures, it will also simplify troubleshooting procedures.

Notes (1) For a complete list of qualified components, including replacement parts

and installation instructions, go to

h

ttp://www.snapserver.com and navigate to

your server model; (2) To find an authorized reseller in your area, go to

http://

www.snapserver.com and click the How to Buy tab.

Safety Precautions

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Safety Precautions

• Environmental Conditions — Make sure the physical environment in which the

unit resides falls within the specifications for your model as described in this

guide.

• Installing the Server or Expansion Array — During installation, make sure the

unit is always placed on a surface capable of supporting its weight.

• Connecting to the Main Power — Install the unit near an easily accessible power

source. Make sure the source is the proper voltage for your model. Place the

power cord(s) out of the way of traffic; do not place any object over the power

cord(s). If the unit is taken offline for an extended period, disconnect it from the

power source to avoid possible damage from a power surge.

•Enclosure Openings — Openings in the enclosure ensure proper airflow and

prevent overheating; do not cover these openings. Never place liquids on or near

the unit to avoid spillage; liquid entering an enclosure opening could cause fire

or electrical shock.

• Cleaning the Unit — Before cleaning the unit, be sure to disconnect all cabling. Do

not use any liquid or spray cleaning agents to clean the unit; use only a damp

sheet or cloth.

• Servicing the Unit — Never open the unit. For safety reasons, the unit should only

be opened under the guidance of qualified service personnel.

If one of the following situations arises, do not attempt a remedy; contact Overland

Storage technical support for assistance before proceeding:

• The power cord or plug is damaged.

• Liquid has penetrated the server.

• The unit has been exposed to moisture.

• The unit continues to operate in an unexpected manner even after solutions

suggested in the Administration Guide have been followed.

• The unit is dropped or otherwise physically damaged.

• The unit has obvious signs of damage.

Safety Precautions

Chapter 1 SnapServer and Expansion Array Hardware Components 3

Basic Hardware Shipped with GuardianOS SnapServers

In addition to the enclosures and disk drives, the SnapServer comes with the

following cables and components:

Component Description

Power Cables Three different power cables are provided for each power

supply. These cables comply with power supply

requirements of the following countries:

• United States

• United Kingdom

• Europe

Ethernet Cables All SnapServers except the SnapServer 110 and

SnapServer 210 have dual 10/100/1000 Ethernet ports.

Two Ethernet cables per SnapServer are supplied. The

SnapServer 110 and SnapServer 210 have a single

10/100/1000 Ethernet port, and one Ethernet cable is

supplied.

Note Expansion arrays connect to a host SnapServer, not

directly to the network, and thus do not ship with Ethernet

cables.

External Power Supply The SnapServer 110 and SnapServer 210 include an

external power supply and three AC power cords (1 U.S.,

1 U.K., and 1 EU).

Power Cord Retention Clip The SnapServer 110 and SnapServer 210 include a

retention clip that attaches to the rear of the unit to prevent

the power cord from becoming dislodged.

Rack Mount Assemblies Mounting brackets or slide rail assemblies for installing the

server into a standard EIA rack come with every rack-

mountable SnapServer. See the next section, “Basic

Hardware To Be Acquired from Third-Party Vendors” for

additional requirements for your SnapServer or expansion

array.

Safety Precautions

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Expansion Cables SnapServer E2000, Snap Expansion S50, and Snap Disk

expansion arrays connect to their host SnapServer via

SATA, fibre channel, or SAS cables. Snap Disk 10s come

with one SATA cable. Snap Disk 30SAs come with one

optical and one copper fibre channel cable. SnapServer

E2000 and Snap Expansion S50s come with one SAS

external cable.

Expansion Array Controller

Card (optional)

The capacity of SnapServer 520, 550, 620, 650, 4200,

4500, and 18000 can be increased through the connection

of one or more Snap Expansion S50 expansion arrays to a

controller card installed in the host SnapServer. A SAS

controller card is included on the SnapServer 550 and 650;

a fibre channel controller card is optional on the

SnapServer 18000; a SAS card can be ordered for the 520,

620, 18000, or 4500, or a SATA card can be ordered for the

4200 and 4500 by going to

http://www.snapserver.com

and selecting the How to Buy

tab.

SCSI Card (optional) The SnapServer 4500 is available in configurations with

and without a SCSI card. The SnapServer 410, 510, 620,

N2000, and 4200 can be upgraded to include a SCSI card

for attaching a tape backup device.

If you require a SCSI card for your existing SnapServer,

you can obtain one by going to

http://www.snapserver.com

and selecting the How to Buy tab.

Dual- or Quad-Gigabit

Ethernet PCI Adapter

(optional)

The number of Ethernet ports on the SnapServer 510, 520,

550, 620, and 650 can be increased to four with the

installation of a dual-Gigabit Ethernet PCI adapter. The

SnapServer N2000 can be increased to six Ethernet ports

with the installation either of one Quad-Gigabit Ethernet

PCI adapter or two dual-Gigabit Ethernet PCI adapters. To

order one of these adapters, go to

http://

www.snapserver.com and select the How to Buy tab.

Dual Power Supply

(optional)

The SnapServer 550, 650, and N2000 come with dual

power supplies. The SnapServer 510 and 520 come with a

single power supply but can be upgraded to a configuration

with dual power supplies, which can be ordered separately

by going to

http://www.snapserver.com and selecting the

How to Buy tab.

Component Description

Safety Precautions

Chapter 1 SnapServer and Expansion Array Hardware Components 5

Basic Hardware To Be Acquired from Third-Party Vendors

The hardware components listed in the following table are to be supplied by the

customer from third-party vendors.

Component Description

Ethernet

Switch(es)

For optimal performance, use only switches that support GbE.

APC-Brand UPS

Device(s)

Overland Storage recommends that you use a UPS with

SnapServers. SnapServers are compatible with USB-based and

network-based APC-brand uninterruptible power supplies that allow

you to take advantage of the automatic shutdown capability. Visit the

APC Web site for a listing of optimal APC models for use with your

SnapServer.

Rack for 1U Units

SnapServer 410

SnapServer 4200

SnapServer 4500

Snap Disk 10

SnapServer 510

SnapServer 520

SnapServer 550

SnapServer 620

SnapServer 650

You can use either a two-post telco-style rack or a four-post rack to

mount the SnapServer 410, SnapServer 4200, and SnapServer 4500.

Non-EIA compliant racks may not be able to support the server using

only the front posts. If you are using a non-EIA rack, Overland

Storage recommends that you secure the server using slide rails,

available from an authorized Overland Storage reseller.

The SnapServer 410, SnapServer 4200, SnapServer 4500, and the

Snap Disk 10 come with two L-shaped rack mount brackets (ears).

You can attach them in one of two ways: (1) to the front of the server

for mounting to the front posts of a four-post rack; or (2) to the middle

or front of the server for mounting to both posts of a Telco rack.

Note Snap Disk 10 expansion arrays must be rack mounted within

7U of the host SnapServer due to cable length restrictions.

The SnapServer 510, 520, 550, 620, and 650 come with two (left and

right) slide rails and must be installed in a four-post, 32” deep (or

greater) EIA-compliant rack.

Note Mounting the SnapServer 510, 520, 550, 620, or 650 into a

two-post rack is not supported.

Safety Precautions

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Rack for 2U units

SnapServer N2000

SnapServer 18000

SnapServer E2000

expansion array

Snap Expansion

S50

The SnapServer N2000, E2000, 18000, and Snap Expansion S50

come with two adjustable (left and right) slide rails for attaching the

server to a 32” deep (or greater) four-post EIA-compliant rack.

Note Mounting the SnapServer N2000, E2000, 18000, or S50 into a

two-post rack is not supported.

Note The rails for the SnapServer N2000 and E2000 are designed

for square-hole racks. To use with round-hole racks, attach the

adapters included in the kit. The rack depth must be a minimum of 29

inches if you are using adapters. If you have adjusted your rack to

under 29 inches, you will need to reset it before installing the N2000

or E2000.

Rack for 3U units

Snap Disk 30SA

Snap Disk 30SA expansion array comes with two (left and right)

adjustable shelves.

Note Mounting the Snap Disk 30SA into a two-post rack is not

supported.

Tape Backup

Device(s) and

Cables

Tape devices can be connected locally to some SnapServers via the

SCSI or USB 2.0 port. To do so requires the following hardware:

• A tape backup device

• A 68-pin VHDCI cable (if connecting through a SCSI port)

• USB 2.0 cable (if connecting through a USB port)

Note Tape backup devices cannot be connected to SAS controllers

installed in SnapServers.

Kensington Lock

(optional)

A Kensington lock can be attached to the SnapServer 110 and

SnapServer 210 to provide extra security against removal of the

system.

Component Description

Safety Precautions

Chapter 1 SnapServer and Expansion Array Hardware Components 7

Optional Expansion Cards and Cables

The capacity of SnapServer 520, 550, 620, 650, 4200, 4500, and 18000 can be

expanded by attaching one or more S50 expansion arrays. The SnapServer N2000

can be expanded by attaching one or more SnapServer E2000 expansion arrays.

Component Description

Serial ATA Cable The Snap Disk 10 comes with the Serial ATA cable needed

to connect to a host SnapServer 4200 or 4500.

Fibre Channel Cables The Snap Disk 30SA comes with two fibre channel cables:

one optical and one copper. The optical cable is used to

connect to the SnapServer 4500 or 18000. The copper cable

is used in daisy-chained implementations.

SAS Cable The Snap Expansion S50 comes with one SAS cable to

connect to the SnapServer 520, 550, 620, or 650.

The SnapServer E2000 comes with one SAS cable to

connect to the SnapServer N2000.

Snap Disk 10 Configuration Options and Requirements

SnapServer 4200/4500

Up to two (2) Snap Disk 10 expansion arrays can be connected to a SnapServer 4200 or

4500, supporting a maximum of 12 disk drives. A minimum of 512MB of RAM is required to

support the connection of one or two SD10 expansion arrays.

Serial ATA Card

Serial ATA Cable

Some SnapServer 4500s come with a Serial ATA controller card.

When connecting Snap Disk 10s to a SnapServer 4200 or a

SnapServer 4500 without a controller card, the card must be

ordered separately from an authorized Overland Storage reseller.

The Snap Disk 10 comes with the required cable.

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Snap Disk 30SA Configuration Options and Requirements

SnapServer 4500, 18000

Up to seven (7) Snap Disk 30SA expansion arrays can be connected to a SnapServer

18000, supporting a maximum of 120 disk drives. Up to three (3) Snap Disk 30SA

expansion arrays can be connected to a SnapServer 4500, supporting a maximum of 52

disk drives.

FC-HBA Card

Fibre Channel

Cables

Some SnapServers come with the fibre channel HBA card

preinstalled; others do not. The card can be obtained separately

from an authorized Overland Storage reseller.

The Snap Disk 30SA comes with the required cables: one optical and

one copper cable per array, as well as an fc loopback terminator.

Snap Expansion S50 Configuration Options and Requirements

SnapServer 520, 550, 620, 650, 4500, 18000

Up to seven (7) S50 expansion arrays can be connected to the SnapServer 520, 550, 620,

650, and 18000, supporting a maximum of 88 (520, 550, and 650) or 92 (18000) disk

drives. Up to three (3) S50 expansion arrays can be connected to the SnapServer 4500,

supporting a maximum of 40

disk drives.

SAS Card

SAS Cable

The SnapServer 550, 620 (1.2 TB model), and 650 come with a SAS

card preinstalled. The SnapServer 520, 620 (except the 1.2 TB model),

4500, and 18000 require a SAS expansion card to be added.

The S50 comes with the required SAS cable.

SnapServer E2000 Configuration Options and Requirements

SnapServer N2000

Up to five (5) E2000 expansion arrays can be connected to the SnapServer N2000,

supporting a maximum of 72 disk drives.

SAS Card

SAS Cable

The SnapServer N2000 comes with a SAS card preinstalled.

The SnapServer E2000 comes with the required SAS cable.

SnapServer Hardware Checklists

Chapter 1 SnapServer and Expansion Array Hardware Components 9

SnapServer Hardware Checklists

Hardware checklists show all hardware required for the installation of a

SnapServer. Use the checklist to calculate the necessary rack allocations, switches,

cables, and other materials needed for your chosen configuration prior to the arrival

of the storage system.

SnapServer Hardware Checklists

• SnapServer 110 Hardware Checklist

• SnapServer 210 Hardware Checklist

• SnapServer 410 Hardware Checklist

• SnapServer 510 Hardware Checklist

• SnapServer 520 Hardware Checklist

• SnapServer 550 Hardware Checklist

• SnapServer 620 Hardware Checklist

• SnapServer 650 Hardware Checklist

• SnapServer NAS N2000 Hardware Checklist

• SnapServer 4200 Hardware Checklist

• SnapServer 4500 Hardware Checklist

• SnapServer 18000 Hardware Checklist

• SnapServer EXP E2000 Hardware Checklist

• Snap Expansion S50 Hardware Checklist

• Snap Disk 10 Hardware Checklist

• Snap Disk 30SA Hardware Checklist

Legend for Checklists

The following symbols indicate which hardware components come with

each SnapServer:

The described item comes with the SnapServer.

The described item must be obtained separately.

The described item is available as an option for this SnapServer model.

SnapServer Hardware Checklists

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SnapServer 110 Hardware Checklist

The checklist shows the required and optional hardware to install a SnapServer 110, and

indicates whether a component comes with the server or must be supplied by the customer.

Component Description

Network and

Power

Ethernet Cables (1 per enclosure)

Required to connect the Ethernet port(s) to the network.

External Power Supply and Cable to connect to server (1 per enclosure)

Power Cables (3 per enclosure)

Required to connect between the power supply and the mains (One US, one

UK, one EU.)

Power Cord Retainer Clip

Attaches to the server to hold the power cord in place.

Ethernet Switches

Use switches that support GbE.

APC-Brand UPS Device(s) (optional)

SnapServers are designed to work with a USB-based or network-based, APC-

brand UPS. Visit the

APC Web site for a listing of optimal APC models.

Backup USB 2.0 Cable

To attach a tape device via USB, you need a USB 2.0 cable.

USB-Connected Tape Backup Device

For a list of compatible tape drives/libraries, see the

Bakbone support web site

Printer USB 2.0 Cable

To attach a tape device via USB, you need a USB 2.0 cable.

USB-Connected Printer

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